Mathew Koprash - writer
Mathew grew up in Sault Ste. Marie and fished the Algoma Region with his grandfather. Mathew currently lives on the shores of Lake Nipissing and is proud to call the northern Ontario home. He can be found any given day exploring the great outdoors whether it be hunting or fishing in the region. Mathew is dedicated to sharing his tips and techniques with other who share this passion.
Danielle Rancourt - writer
Former NCAA Division I hockey player and registered dietician from Sudbury. She currently works as a performance dietician for EXOS, a human performance company in the United States. She spent her childhood like many northern Ontario children: playing outdoors. Although one can be outdoors anywhere in the world, Rancourt believes there’s truly nothing like camping with friends and family on the lakes of northern Ontario.
Back Roads Bill - writer and photographer
Back Roads Bill has a passion for northern Ontario and the great outdoors.
He is Back Roads Bill on the CBC. His most recent book can be seen at www.steertonorthernontario.ca . He holds degrees and diplomas from Laurentian University, Nipissing University, McMaster University and Durham College.
Julieanne Steedman - writer
A teacher, mother, dreamer, wife, and adventurer. She grew up in the Sudbury area and attended Laurentian University, spent 10 years travelling and living abroad and now is happily settled back in northern Ontario. She paints and creates using watercolours, acrylics and mixed media and then turns her work into prints and cards. Find out more at www.heirloomisland.com
Shane Yandon - writer
Shane has been hunting for more than 20 years. Shane studied fish and wildlife technology in college, and worked for the MNRF as a park warden. He has his own outfitter business for hunting and has been guiding hunts in northern Ontario for more than five years. Shane is currently field staff for Rack Stacker Big Game Attractants; PX2 Broadheads; FISHBUM and Monster Stalker.